Amateur chord sheets across internet forums frequently claim that "Here Comes the Sun" requires Drop D tuning or an open Celtic modal tuning like DADGAD. That assertion is false. Harrison used strict standard tuning: E-A-D-G-B-E. The illusion of a low drop tuning stems from players misunderstanding how acoustic chord shapes function once transposed seven semitones higher.
Clamping a capo high on the neck creates unique physical challenges. The fret spacing at the 7th, 8th, and 9th frets is roughly 30% narrower than at the nut. Thick fingers must bunch closely together to fret basic triad chords. Intonation problems multiply here. If your capo presses strings down with uneven tension, the third string (G) will pull sharp. Seasoned acoustic players tune their instrument after securing the capo, backing off slightly on the G and B strings to prevent harsh pitch drift.
